Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent
Iran has reported progress in discussions with the U.S. regarding a deal to end the ongoing war, but emphasized that an agreement is not imminent. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that while many issues have been understood, contradictions from Washington complicate the situation. The framework being developed focuses on ending the war and includes clauses related to the U.S. naval blockade and the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran has reached conclusions on many issues in negotiations with the U.S. regarding a war-ending deal.
- ▪Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned that an agreement is not imminent despite progress.
- ▪The framework being drafted includes clauses on ending the U.S. naval blockade and arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran said on Monday (May 25, 2026) that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent."It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, during a weekly news briefing.Iran-Israel war LIVE updates"But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent -no one can make such a claim," he said, accusing Washington of "contradictions" and shifting its positions.ALSO WATCH Trump says agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’The remarks come after Iran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war with the United States which broke out on February 28.US…
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